Janine Cullen OAM was awarded life membership of The Illawarra Connection at its black-tie dinner meeting on Tuesday night. In making the presentation TIC president Graham Lancaster said Mrs Cullen had been a 25-year attendee of the networking body’s function as well as a tireless community supporter. Mr Lancaster said the former Wollongong Citizen of the Year had held many board positions including TIC over the years and thanked her for her ongoing contribution to the region. Read more: Janine Cullen OAM elected president of Illawarra Business Chamber Janine Cullen and Amy Harper head Illawarra's peak business body for the next two years Second Port stint for prolific Janine International Women's Day committee fund support for women with postnatal depression